Why Live in Southwest Evanston
Bordering Lake Michigan, Southwest Evanston is a mixed-use area with residential streets, shopping centers and parks. James Park is a central hub for the neighborhood, offering an expansive green space with soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis and pickleball courts, a community garden and more. It’s also home to Mount Trashmore, a popular sledding hill. Next to the park is the TOCA Soccer & Sports Center. The North Shore Channel Trail passes through Channelside Park, which has a skate park and dog park. The Robert Crown Community Center, a modern facility with a public library branch, offers additional indoor recreation options. Housing options in Southwest Evanston include Cape Cod, split-level and ranch-style homes.
The neighborhood’s western half is home to shopping centers like Main Street Marketplace, which features a Sam’s Club, Marshalls and more. For students, Dawes Elementary School, Chute Middle School and the highly rated Evanston Township High School serve the community. Southwest Evanston is just outside of Chicago, and residents enjoy access to CTA trains and buses. Main Street Station is a few miles away, and it’s about a 13-mile drive to downtown Chicago. Ascension St. Francis Hospital is just a mile to the east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwest Evanston a good place to live?
Southwest Evanston is a good place to live. Southwest Evanston is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Southwest Evanston has 10 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $131,906 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 57.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Southwest Evanston are home owners, with 26.8% of residents renting and 73.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Southwest Evanston can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Southwest Evanston neighborhood guide.
Is Southwest Evanston, IL a safe neighborhood?
Southwest Evanston, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Southwest Evanston?
The median home price in Southwest Evanston is $499,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $99,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.19%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,440 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $105K a year to afford the median home price in Southwest Evanston. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Southwest Evanston is $132K.
What are the best public schools in Southwest Evanston?
The best public schools that serve Southwest Evanston are:
What are the best private schools in Southwest Evanston?
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Are home prices dropping in Southwest Evanston?
Yes, home prices in Southwest Evanston are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Southwest Evanston, IL
On average, homes in Southwest Evanston, Evanston sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Evanston, Evanston over the last 12 months is $499,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$499,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$500,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$370,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$162,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$334
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%